KingAgroot’s Novel Mode-of-Action Fungicide Flufenform Receives Provisional ISO Common Name Approval

On May 20, ISO Technical Committee 81 (ISO/TC 81) on Pesticide Nomenclature provisionally approved the ISO common name “Flufenform” for a novel formamidine fungicide.

Chemical Name (IUPAC/CAS): (1E)-N′-[2-Chloro-4-(2,4-difluoro-3-methylphenoxy)-5-methoxyphenyl]-N-ethyl-N-methylmethanimidamide

Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₁₉ClF₂N₂O₂

Relative Molecular Mass: 368.808

CAS REG. NO: 3109355-05-4

Chemical Structure:

Flufenform is the first fungicide with a novel mode of action independently discovered and developed by KingAgroot. It shows no cross-resistance with existing FRAC mode-of-action groups, while delivering high biological activity, excellent systemicity, and long-lasting efficacy. It provides outstanding preventive and curative efficacy against a wide range of diseases, including rusts and powdery mildew, across various crops. With its exceptional crop safety profile and disease control performance, Flufenform is expected to set a new benchmark for disease management in fruit trees, legumes, wheat, and other crops.

As KingAgroot’s first ISO-named first-in-class fungicide (FIC) with a novel mode of action, Flufenform marks a major milestone in the company’s commitment to innovative agrochemical discovery. Looking ahead, KingAgroot will continue to increase its R&D investment to fulfill its mission of “reinventing pesticides.”